Financial Analyst, Corporate

**Financial Analyst, Corporate**:
At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are recognized for your accomplishments and contributions. As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, service focused and award winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment and strong long-term financial position and AAA credit rating.

**As an employer of choice, Halton Region recognizes the many benefits of hybrid work arrangements including flexibility and better work-life balance for our employees. This position is eligible for our Hybrid Work Program.**

**Posting ID**: 2861
**Department**: Finance
**Division**: Budgets & Tax Policy
**Pay Range**:$85,723 - $107,145

**Job Type**: Permanent
**Hours of Work**: 35 hours per week
**Work Location**: 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario
**Employee Group**: OCT
**Posting Date**:June 11, 2025
**Application Deadline**: June 24, 2025

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to fill subsequent vacancies of the same position within the next 18 months.

**Job Summary**:
Reporting to the Manager of Corporate Budgets & Tax Policy, this position will perform financial analysis to support the development of the Corporate Administration Departments’ operating budget, in-year variance projections and subsequent reporting to senior management and Halton Regional Council.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Provides financial support and assistance in the development of the Corporate Administration Departments’ operating budgets and ten-year forecasts submission in accordance with corporate financial policies and financial reporting requirements.
- Reviews, analyzes and documents user fees for inclusion in the budget and prepares the schedules that accompany the annual user fees and charges by-law.
- Coordinates, reviews, analyzes and documents the Corporate Chargeback process for the annual budget preparation and prepares information for senior management and program area review
- Maintains various models, including corporate chargebacks and recovery models which are used to inform budget development, reporting and projections.
- Monitors actual expenditures and investigates significant variances through consultation with department staff for the preparation of the operating budget variance reporting to Council three (3) times per year.
- Provides reporting to senior staff to effectively monitor current spending and revenue to ensure financial management of programs is consistent with the current year Budget and Business Plan.
- Monitors budget implications arising from staff reports.
- Assists with maintaining the property tax information for the Regional website.
- Prepares year-end and audit working papers.
- Undertakes financial analysis for special projects.
- Prepares presentations and staff reports for Council, senior staff and other stakeholders.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Skills & Qualifications**:

- Degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in financial roles working in budget analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, coordinate and deliver accurate financial analysis and presentations for internal and external stakeholders within critical timelines.
- A team player with the ability to consult and collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, planning and organizational skills.
- Advanced skills in MS Office with an emphasis on Excel.
- Knowledge of municipal finance.
- Knowledge of the SAP management information system.
- Professional accounting designation (CPA) or working towards the completion of a designation.
- In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
- Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.

Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to the delivery of high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community.